A new kind of bar and lounge will open in Des Moines in 2019 — a neighborhood tiki.

Bellhop, a tropical beverage concept, will launch in the East Village at 440 E. Grand Ave., bringing new takes on South Pacific cocktails like Mai Tais and Singapore Slings with a tiki bar feel and a mid-century modern Palm Springs resort aesthetic.

Thought up by the same ownership team who brought Hello, Marjorie to downtown Des Moines' nightlife, Nick Tillinghast, 29, Kyle McClain, 30, and Ryan Hutchinson, 37, hope to have it up and running in the first half of 2019.

"Over the past few years, there's been a resurgence of the tiki bar concept," Tillinghast said. Beverages will stray from the typical Polynesian theme for more of a modern feel, he said. "It's about serving tropical drinks in fun ways."

While Hello, Marjorie's focus is on the classics with spirits and whiskeys being the focus, Bellhop will focus more on varieties of rum and fresh juices with fun presentations.

Bellhop will be located at 440 E. Grand Ave.(Photo: Bellhop/Special to the Register)

Bellhop's name comes from Tillinghast's experience with the hotel industry.

"My first years after college were spent working in hotels daily in Vegas, and I was always mesmerized by how the bellhop was able to greet the guest and define their first impression," he said. "So they are the ones who set your mood when you are first on vacation. They are just very welcoming."

Tillinghast said that in the U.S., tiki bars and tiki cocktails have seen a resurgence in recent years, especially with the increased popularity of high-end rum brands.

Lost Lake in Chicago was named the 'best cocktail bar in America' by Time Out Chicago. Navy Strength in Seattle was named 'best new American cocktail bar in the country' by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation. And three tiki bars in the same East Nashville neighborhood are currently under construction.

Bellhop, opening in 2019, plans to serve tiki-style drinks made with fresh juices.(Photo: Bellhop/Special to the Register)

In addition to rum-forward drinks, Bellhop will feature tropical drinks made from other spirits like gin, whiskey, tequila and mezcal, melding them with tropical spices and tiki flavors including almonds, creams and fresh tropical fruit.

Bellhop's floor space is smaller than Hello, Marjorie at 2,200 square feet, but there is the possibility of an outdoor patio area in the works.

The staff will consist of bartenders putting their own spins on tiki cocktails and servers who will distribute them to guests throughout the room. Bellhop will not serve food, but guests will be welcome to bring in takeout eats from area restaurants.

Tillinghast said he wants the space to feel like a 1960s Palm Springs resort. "So as much as Hello, Marjorie is intended to feel like you are walking into a mid-century home, we're hoping with Bellhop, you'll feel like you are walking into a vacation.

"We're excited to be a part of that neighborhood because it's developing so quickly. It's a great location for our sophomore concept and we're excited to get working on it."

Bellhop, a neighborhood tiki bar, will open in East Village in 2019.(Photo: Bellhop/Special to the Register)